Town Pop. 7,349

Living in Crawcrook and Greenside: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Crawcrook and Greenside comes out at 59/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Crawcrook and Greenside most outperforms the national norm: 59/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 31/100 versus a median of 47/100.

No other settlement in the NE40 postcode district scores higher. Crawcrook and Greenside leads all 3. It scores 7 points above the NE40 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE40 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
86.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 190 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 149 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 75 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Public order 55 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Other theft 47 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 117 crimes
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  1. 1 Meadowfield Crescent 37 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 36 crimes
  3. 3 Stannerford Road 26 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 8.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 53
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Ample 9
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
44
6 schools in area · 12 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good2Ungraded
  • Greenside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Ryton Community Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ryton Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Thorp AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Emmaville Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, CrawcrookPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsRoyal Victoria Infirmary5.9 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital7.4 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital11.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity1,485 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
89
Full fibre (FTTP)73.3%
available across Gateshead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 238 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate60.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed60.6%Unemployed2.7%Retired25.5%Student2.9%Other inactive8.3%
Professional & managerial41.8%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary26%
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.4%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership77.9%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Gateshead · 2026-27
A £1,811
B £2,112
C £2,414
D £2,716
E £3,320
F £3,923
G £4,527
H £5,432
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
59
Wylam 1.5 mi
Blaydon 2.9 mi
Prudhoe 3.2 mi
J65 A1(M) 9.5 mi
J65 A1(M) 10 mi
J1 A194(M) 10 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 27
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £139,000 56
Detached £365,000 11
Semi-detached £175,000 16
Terraced £123,000 28
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£111k £181k £253k £324k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Crawcrook and Greenside a nice place to live?

Crawcrook and Greenside is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Crawcrook and Greenside is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Crawcrook and Greenside?

Crawcrook and Greenside is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 633 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Crawcrook and Greenside?

Among the top-rated schools in Crawcrook and Greenside are Greenside Primary School, Ryton Community Infant School and Ryton Junior School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Crawcrook and Greenside in total.

What are house prices like in Crawcrook and Greenside?

The current median house price in Crawcrook and Greenside is £139,000, around 51% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £365,000, semi-detached £175,000, terraced £123,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%. There were 56 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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